Kirk Hovde, CPA, has a diverse work experience that spans over several years. Kirk currently serves as a Board Member for the Heart of a Lion - John Daly-Major Ed Foundation, working alongside PGA Major Champion John Daly and Combat Wounded Veteran Major Ed Pulido. Prior to this, Kirk was the Managing Principal & Head of Investment Banking at Hovde Group. Kirk also worked as an Audit Senior at Deloitte & Touche, where they gained extensive experience in external audit, specifically within the Manufacturing & Investment Management practice. Additionally, Kirk has interned at Credit Suisse as a Private Banking Summer Intern and at Wayne Hummer Asset Management as a Wealth Management Intern.
Kirk Hovde, CPA began their education by attending the Wisconsin School of Business from 2007 to 2009, where they obtained a BBA in Finance & Accounting. In 2009, they briefly studied at City, University of London, focusing on Finance. Kirk then returned to the University of Wisconsin-Madison from 2005 to 2009, where they completed their second BBA degree in Finance & Accounting.
In addition to their educational background, Kirk Hovde, CPA has pursued several certifications including becoming a Certified Public Accountant. Kirk has also obtained certifications in the financial industry, including the Series 24, Series 63, Series 7, and Series 79, through the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA).
September, 2012 - present